6/16/17 Another early start

[Sharon Evans]

Well, the early movements of 463 caught me totally off guard. By the time I got to the computer it was backing away from the coal dock.

6-16-17 463 has taken on coal.jpg (122.37 KiB) Viewed 3054 times

He then headed out of Chama light engine, so don't know if they are doing some testing on repairs made while it was inside the house or what. As it left town it was followed by a low cloud of its own making so could see nothing. Just blew for 1st crossing so going some distance.

[Edwin Frey]

I believe that #463 is needed back in Antonito to lead the Geology Train tomorrow. But what's even more curious ... is that #315 parked down by the depot near the Friends interpretative car?

[Ryan Morris]

Yes it is the 315. They moved it yesterday for display until they need it for the fall charters.

[Sharon Evans]

Yes Ed, that is 315. Larry posted a video of the move in yesterday's thread. So 463 is going light engine over to Antonito.

Morning Preparations:

6-16-17 487 moves away from the house.jpg (129.88 KiB) Viewed 3038 times

6-16-17 487 approaches the pit.jpg (130.11 KiB) Viewed 3038 times

6-16-17 487 is now taking water.jpg (121.74 KiB) Viewed 3036 times

6-16-17 487 backs toward the coal dock lead.jpg (117.62 KiB) Viewed 3035 times

6-16-17 Now pulling forward toward the coal dock.jpg (136.27 KiB) Viewed 3035 times

6-16-17 Taking on coal for the run east.jpg (128.48 KiB) Viewed 3035 times

6-16-17 487 now awaits the arrival of the road crew.jpg (135.21 KiB) Viewed 3032 times

487 has gone to south yard, looks like an extra coach is going east. Don't know if passenger load requires it or its for the geology train tomorrow. Not a coach but the flat car which came west on the student train.

6-16-17 487 has retreived a flat car from south yard and hooking it to the train.jpg (76.5 KiB) Viewed 3032 times

If you wanted to greatly stretch a point, we have a mixed train today.

6-16-17 Train 216 has now pulled into loading position.jpg (94.52 KiB) Viewed 3024 times

[Larry Sullivan]

Here's the 463 departure video from this morning, I had a gut feeling they would leave today knowing they were needed in Antonito, but wasn't sure if they would go light - or part of a double-header. We got our answer!!

(video still uploading, will be here shortly).

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of train 216: 487 and 8 cars, one is a flat car.

6-16-17 Train 216 departs from the Chama depot.jpg (95.57 KiB) Viewed 2998 times

6-16-17 487 gets train 216 moving.jpg (133.07 KiB) Viewed 2998 times

6-16-17 487 is by the wood shop.jpg (132.28 KiB) Viewed 2998 times

6-16-17 The 'waver' is still riding and waving.jpg (115.21 KiB) Viewed 2998 times

6-16-17 The New Mexico has the markers on 216.jpg (121.62 KiB) Viewed 2998 times

6-16-17 Train 216 exits Chama_.jpg (121.76 KiB) Viewed 2998 times

6-16-17 Around the curve at the north end.jpg (121.95 KiB) Viewed 2998 times